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Roof Repair for Older Homes in Zanesville, OH
About half the homes in Zanesville were built before 1950. We climb the roof, check what is under the shingles and show you the photos before you spend anything.
Free inspection. Photos of everything we find.
What older roofs tend to hide
The median home in the city was built in 1950, and about 40 percent date to 1939 or earlier, per Census figures. On roofs that age, these are the problems we look for.
Spaced decking
Some older homes were built with 1x12 pine plank decking, laid with a half-inch to three-quarter-inch gap between boards. Code does not allow shingles over it, so we re-sheet the whole roof before a roof replacement.
Cracked chimney grout
When chimney mortar cracks, water gets in above the flashing and runs down behind it. We check the chimney itself, not only the flashing.
Valleys on busy rooflines
Houses with several gables and dormers have more valleys and wall lines, and each one relies on flashing. Mervin checks the flashing on the inspection.
Rot along the eaves
Winter ice backs water under the shingles at the roof edge. It often drips out through the soffit, so the ceiling stays dry while the deck rots. That's where soffit repair comes in, after the roof is fixed.
Book a free inspection
Mervin climbs the roof. He checks the deck, flashing, chimney and eaves.
You get the photos. You see what he sees, before any decision.
Repair or replace, plainly. If a repair will hold, he says so.
Or call (330) 641-2552, Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
Putnam, McIntire Terrace and Brighton
Five districts in the city are on the National Register. Three of them are also local historic districts, created by ordinance in 1991, with design review.
Putnam
Across the Muskingum River from downtown, annexed in 1872. About ten square blocks of early-to-mid 19th-century buildings and brick streets.
McIntire Terrace
A hillside suburb platted in 1855, with Italianate, Queen Anne, Stick and Shingle style houses. It gained prominence after the 1913 flood pushed residents to higher ground.
Brighton
Platted beside the Muskingum County Fairgrounds, with mostly early-20th-century homes: Colonial Revival, English Revival, bungalows and foursquares.
Certificate of Appropriateness
Under Chapter 1119 of the city code, exterior changes in these districts need a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Design Review Board. The code text we read doesn't say whether a like-for-like re-roof triggers review, so check with the city before work is scheduled.
The city's Building and Code Enforcement office, at 401 Market St., issues residential building permits and keeps a contractor registration list.
Roofing services in Zanesville
Every job starts with a free inspection. Roofing is done by our in-house crew of six.
Roof repair
Leaks at chimneys, valleys and eaves on older houses. We trace the water to the source and fix the cause.
Roof repair →
Roof replacement
Tear-off to the deck, rotted or spaced boards dealt with, Owens Corning Duration shingles on top.
Roof replacement →
Storm damage repair
After high wind in Muskingum County, we photograph lifted shingles and loose flashing and tell you what it needs.
Storm damage repair →
Gutter repair
Sagging runs and soaked fascia are common on older homes. We check the roof edge above them too.
Gutter repair →
Soffit repair
Stains or soft spots under the eaves usually start at the roof. We fix the cause first.
Soffit repair →
Commercial roofing
Storefronts and small buildings get the same free inspection, photos and written estimate.
Commercial roofing →Own a rental? Most households in the city rent, about 56 percent per Census figures. Landlords get the same free inspection, photos and written estimate.
A family crew from Apple Creek
We are based at 397 Millborne Rd in Apple Creek, in Wayne County, and Zanesville is one of the towns we serve. Mervin, one of the twin brothers who own the company, does the inspections and estimates. Marvin leads our in-house roofing crew of six.
We install Owens Corning Duration shingles as an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor. Every replacement comes with our 5-year workmanship warranty and the Owens Corning limited lifetime warranty, and both transfer if you sell. Details are on our asphalt shingle roofs page.
In July 2026 the National Weather Service confirmed tornadoes in Muskingum County, including an EF-1 near South Zanesville, along with record rain and flooding in the area. If your roof took wind, a free storm damage inspection tells you whether it needs anything.
Licensed, insured, and bonded
- Licensed, insured, and bonded
- BBB Accredited Business, A+ rating
- 5-star rating on Google
- Owens Corning Preferred Contractor
- Family-owned since 2015
Zanesville and nearby towns
I-70 and US-40 run east toward Cambridge, another town we serve. See our page for roofers in Cambridge. Muskingum County also borders Licking County to the west and Coshocton County to the north. If your town isn't listed, call us. If you're within reasonable driving distance, we'll likely still take the job. See every town we serve.
East on I-70
Licking County
Coshocton County
Everywhere we work
Hershberger Brothers Roofing
397 Millborne Rd, Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 641-2552
Zanesville roofing questions
Answers for homeowners and landlords in Muskingum County.
Do I need design review to replace a roof in Putnam or McIntire Terrace?
Possibly. Exterior changes in the Putnam, McIntire Terrace and Brighton districts need a Certificate of Appropriateness from the city's Design Review Board. Whether a like-for-like re-roof counts isn't spelled out in what we read, so check with the city first.
Do you work in South Zanesville or Duncan Falls?
Zanesville is on our list of service towns. South Zanesville and Duncan Falls are in Muskingum County, so call us about those. If you're within reasonable driving distance, we'll likely still take the job.
My ceilings are dry. Can the roof still be leaking?
Yes. Water can run down the roof deck and drip out through the soffit, so the ceiling stays clean while the deck rots. Drips or damp at the overhang are worth a call.
Can I finance a new roof?
Financing is available, including a 12-months-same-as-cash option. Terms are reviewed with your written estimate. See financing for more.
Find out what your Zanesville roof needs
Book a free inspection. Mervin climbs the roof, photographs what he finds and gives you a written estimate if work is needed.
Licensed, insured, and bonded · BBB Accredited, A+ Rating · Family-owned since 2015